A look inside prescription drugs and why they get removed from the market All medications released for public use must be approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. In most cases, the drug goes through a rigorous testing process to insure that it is safe for the public. However, there have been cases …
Fluoroquinolones are among the most widely prescribed antibiotics. Brand names for these drugs include Levaquin, Cipro, Avelox, and more. These drugs are prescribed to treat a variety of bacterial illnesses and are often praised for their potency. In 2004 and again in 2013, however, the FDA issued warnings that the use of these drugs may …
Moms and Dads, please read this warning about drugs like Oxy and other opoids. The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog (3/2, Maugh II) reported, “Consuming opioid pain relievers such as codeine, oxycodone or hydrocodone just before pregnancy or early in pregnancy increases the risk of certain birth defects, especially congenital heart defects,” according …
If you suffer from diabetes, you need to read this. ABC World News (6/28, story 7, 2:20, Sawyer) reported, “Two major studies have found the medicine called Avandia [rosiglitazone] could create a significant new risk of heart attack and other serious problems.” The Washington Post (6/29, Stein) reports that one study, “involving more than 35,500 …
If you take drugs for osteoporosis, read this… The Los Angeles Times (3/22, Adams) reports, “Long-term use of osteoporosis drugs seems to change bones in a way that could lead to unusual leg fractures, according to two reports presented earlier this month at a meeting of orthopedic surgeons. Doctors have reported seeing the unusual fractures …
The AP (3/8) reported, “A federal judge in Nashville has refused to dismiss 40 lawsuits against a Swedish-based pharmaceutical company accused of failing to warn patients that two of its drugs can cause severe deterioration of the jaw. U.S. District Judge Todd Campbell’s ruling last week is the latest blow to Novartis Corp. The …
In a front-page story, the New York Times (2/20, A1, Harris) reported, “Hundreds of people taking Avandia [rosiglitazone], a controversial diabetes medicine, needlessly suffer heart attacks and heart failure each month, according to confidential government reports.” A Senate Finance Committee review cites internal FDA documents that highlight a dispute among regulators that “has been …
September 25, 2009 According to The New York Times, 74 lawsuits have been filed against Bayer, the maker of Yaz, for causing blood clots and increasing the risk of stroke. Read More
September 9, 2009 According to The Wall Street Journal, the Food and Drug Administration announced that food companies will be required to alert them within 24 hours of finding a contaminant in an effort to reduce foodborne illness rates. Read More
August 12, 2009 The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about the health and addiction risks associated with electronic cigarettes, according to the Miami Herald. Read More
